We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and friendly to join the team at Kempston Library to help us deliver a high quality and welcoming service to a diverse range of customers.

You will be excellent at multitasking, have a proactive approach and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently. You will have excellent customer service skills and be able to use ICT competently and securely.
You will be interacting with customers by helping them use the self service system, answering their enquiries, providing ICT and digital support as well as taking part in library activities and carrying out a range of day to day library routines.
Although the job will have a base location which is Kempston Library and a regular rota, you will be expected to work flexibly and cover at other local libraries if required.

Working in a library is an active role which involves carrying books, pushing trolleys, lifting boxes, walking and being on your feet for long periods of time.

Closing date: 16th July 2026

Interviews: 27th or 28th July 2026

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·                    a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·                    a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Guaranteed interview schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role